Jim Shaloo modelling the latest Myrtleville early morning headwear.

The picture is a bit blurry – you’d know Siobhan wasn’t around.   You’d also know it’s time to finish the morning swims when:

1. Glow sticks are needed to find the other swimmers.
2. A slight extra hip rotation when breathing lets you stare straight up at the moon.
3. You can’t see the kelp underneath you, but you keep catching it with your hands to give you a nice scare (bet you’re sorry you missed that one, James).
4. Stalwart swimmers send last minute tweets that they’re going to the pool (ah, Carol…).

It’s a shame, because the water is at 15.2c – toasty, as Mr. Finbarr would say – but it’s just too dark. So, four more Monday evenings at 6pm and Saturdays at 8.15am continuing for the Winter.

The weather is keeping the beach quieter, so we’ll head back to normal tonight – Myrtleville at 6.00pm, not Church Bay.

Myrtleville – Monday @ 6.00pm

Myrtleville attracts large crowds in sunshine.  Crowds who don’t seem to be able to take their rubbish home with them, but that’s another story.

On sunny Monday evenings, Church Bay is a quieter, less crowded option.  There has been a group there lately on Mondays at 6.00pm, as well as at Myrtleville.  So, a choice, as long as it’s not too windy as Church Bay is more open than Myrtleville.

Church Bay, Monday July 8, 2013 – calm and quiet.

Planned swim times for Myrtleville Beach. These are the times most likely that a group will assemble.  However as with everything, it’s not guaranteed.  Email myrtlevilleswimmers@gmail.com if you’re interested any day.  Or tweet @Berlyn1966.  Times starting Monday, May 27.

Swim at your own risk. Don’t swim alone. Always swim in groups.  These times can vary earlier or later, so definitely check in advance if you’re coming on your own.

• Monday: 18:00
• Tuesday: 16:00
• Wednesday: 06:30
• Friday: 16:00
• Saturday: 08:15